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Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast

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Jun 24, 2021 • 1h 23min

Ep. 117: The Science of Technique & Programming for Elite Athletes w/Stu Martin

Stu Martin is the Head of Performance Strategy for British Weightlifting, playing a critical part in the success of Team GB at the national and international level. Stu has also recently co-authored one of the best papers, in my opinion, breaking down technique from both a science and practice standpoint.Join us as we discuss what it's like planning the journey for an Olympic-level weightlifter, what efficient technique is and how you'd go about teaching it, and programming considerations for beginners, intermediates, and elite-level athletes.Read this: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344750301_Weightlifting_An_Applied_Method_of_Technical_AnalysisFollow Stu: https://www.instagram.com/strengthcoachsm/
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Jun 17, 2021 • 57min

Ep. 116: Kiana Elliott | Becoming an Elite Weightlifter (part 2)

Kiana Elliott started her athletic journey at six years old, find gymnastics, a sport she would compete in until eventually retiring at fourteen. Later, she would find a CrossFit gym, the sport of weightlifting, and never look back. She is a world junior medalist, qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, and is months out from fulfilling a lifelong dream of competing at the biggest stage in athletics.Join us for part two of this interview with Kiana, as we sit down to discuss her introduction to weightlifting, an attempt to qualify for the Rio Olympic Games, and the battle for Tokyo 2020.Enjoy.Follow Kiana: https://www.instagram.com/kianaelliott/?hl=en
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Jun 9, 2021 • 40min

Ep. 115: Kiana Elliott | Becoming an Elite Gymnast (part 1)

Kiana Elliott started her athletic journey at six years old, finding gymnastics, a sport she would compete in until eventually retiring at fourteen. Later, she would find a gym, the sport of weightlifting, and never look back. She is a world junior medalist, qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, and is months out from fulfilling a lifelong dream of competing at the biggest stage in athletics.Join us for part one of this interview with Kiana, as we sit down to discuss her journey in gymnastics, what it was like being scouted and pipelined towards the Olympic games, a dream ultimately derailed by injury. In part two we will discuss her introduction to weightlifting, an attempt to qualify for the Rio Olympic Games, and the battle for Tokyo 2020.Enjoy.Follow Kiana: https://www.instagram.com/kianaelliott/?hl=en
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Jun 2, 2021 • 1h 16min

Ep. 114: Pain, Population Health, & Coffee Snobbery w/Michael Amato, DPT

Michael Amato is a physical therapist for Boston Physical Therapy and Wellness, where he focuses on the use of exercise and education, applying principles of strength and conditioning, neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy to help individuals of all levels reach their goals in health and fitness.Join us as we sit down to discuss his experience in PT school, the good and the bad of his education, how to treat patients in chronic pain, what exactly is pain, and why he chooses to roast his own coffee beans.Enjoy.Follow Mike:https://www.instagram.com/amato_barbellmedicine/?hl=en
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May 26, 2021 • 1h 25min

Ep. 113: Injury Risk Roundtable w/Quinn Henoch, John Flagg, & Judd Kalkhoven

Judd Kalkhoven is a researcher at the University of Technology Sydney, where he specializes in muscle-tendon structure and function. Quinn Henoch is a DPT located in southern California, specializing in the care of weightlifters and other barbell athletes. John Flagg is an athletic trainer, powerlifting coach, and the owner of Rebuild Stronger. Join us as we sit down to discuss the acute:chronic workload ratio, the monitoring of training load, what constitutes work capacity, and the variables influencing injury risk. Enjoy.Follow Quinn:https://www.instagram.com/quinn.henochdpt/?hl=enFollow Judd:https://twitter.com/kalkhovenjudd?lang=enFollow John:https://www.instagram.com/john.rebuildstronger/https://www.rebuildstrongeronline.com/
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May 18, 2021 • 1h 3min

Ep. 112: The Performance-Rehab Spectrum w/John Flagg

John Flagg is a Clinical Athlete provider, an athletic trainer, and a competitive powerlifter in the USAPL Raw and Equipped and USPA Classic Raw. He’s lived a life fueled by athletics and getting stronger. Join us as we sit down to discuss the performance-rehab spectrum, treating injuries as a process and not as an event, and how to handle setbacks. Enjoy.Follow John Flagg:https://www.instagram.com/john.rebuildstronger/https://www.rebuildstrongeronline.com/The link to the show is in my bio and can be found on Spotify, iTunes, and other podcasting platforms.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀@ClintonvilleBarbell @CrossFitClintonville @Weightlifting_House @GlennPendlay #PendlayStrong #PhilWL #philosophicalweightlifting
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May 13, 2021 • 1h 12min

Ep. 111: Cicely Kyle | From Globo Gyms to Pan Am Gold

Cicely Kyle has lived a life immersed in athletics and physical fitness. From gymnastics, basketball, fitness competitions, track, and now weightlifting, she’s nearly done it all. Not only has she competed in many different sports, but she’s brought home countless medals, trophies, and an American Record clean and jerk. Join us as we sit down to discuss her recent success at Pan Ams, where she swept gold, a few of the technical changes she is trying to make, and how she and coach Spencer Arnold are prepping her for a possible appearance at Worlds. We also touch on her time as a Physician Assistant, balancing work, training, and family life.Enjoy.Follow CiCi:https://www.instagram.com/cicelykyle
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May 5, 2021 • 1h 32min

Ep. 110: Eric Helms, PhD | A Masterclass on Settling Point Theory and Body Composition

Eric Helms has been a staple in the natural bodybuilding, powerlifting, and fitness/physique space for over a decade. He started as a personal trainer, but continued his academic pursuits, earning a Ph.D. in 2017. His work has influenced nearly every person involved in this space, either directly or indirectly.Join us as we sit down to discuss the mechanisms involved in creating a person's body composition. We then explore these concepts in the context of our evolutionary past, strength sports, and everyday life. Follow Eric and keep up with his work:https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/
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Apr 27, 2021 • 1h 20min

Ep. 109: Supplements for Strength Athletes w/Eric Trexler, PhD

Eric Trexler is a poster child for bridging theory to practice. He received his PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he studied creatine, caffeine, citrulline, and the ergogenic effects of other supplements on different types of performance. He is also a pro natural bodybuilder and coach.Join us as we sit down to discuss the mechanisms behind caffeine, creatine, and citrulline, what effect sizes we often see in research on strength and power athletes, and any other potential benefits of consuming those supplements.Follow Eric and keep up with his work:https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/https://www.instagram.com/trexlerfitness/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/erictrexler?lang=en
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Apr 21, 2021 • 51min

Ep. 108: Fernando Reis | The Road to Tokyo goes through Miami

Fernando Reis is a world medalist, two-time Olympian (soon to be three), and multiple-time Pan Am Games/Champs gold medalist. He’s been training and competing in the sport for nearly twenty-one years and is still clawing and fighting for an Olympic medal.Join us as we sit down to discuss his prep for the Pan Am Champs, the Olympic games, and potential plans after Tokyo. We also talk about where Lasha sits in the GOAT conversation, what the IWF should do about its doping problems, and what it feels like to clean and jerk 240 kilos.Grab a coffee, pull up a seat, and enjoy the show!Fernando’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rreisfernando/?hl=enTrain with Fernando:https://www.hybridperformancemethod.com/

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